Cytotechnology Technician Lead

Here’s What You Need:

·       Associate degree in Cytology or related field pre 1988 required.

·       Bachelor’s Degree in Cytology or related field post 1988 required.

·       Completion of training from an approved school of cytotechnology required.

·       3 years Cytology required.

·       1 year in hospital specialty required.

Licenses:

·       CT (ASCP) – Cytotechnologist required upon hire.

·       SCT (ASCP) – Specialist in Cytotechnology required upon hire.

·       CT (IAC) – Cytotechnologist required upon hire.

Skills:

·       Cytology technical screening and processing skills.

·       Communication.

·       Computer skills.

Here’s What You Will Do:

·       Maintain a working knowledge of continuous improvement. Provide leadership and direction in the application of CI concepts and processes to the satisfaction of all accrediting agency requirements for Cytology. Responsible for the documentation required for accreditation. Responsible for using technical and professional knowledge to facilitate and oversee the daily operations of Cytology. Responsible for daily functions and activities of Cytology. Responsible for Cytology compliance for regulatory requirements for safety, infection control, privacy, ethical behavior guidelines and billing compliance.

·       Responsible for resources within the  guidelines of the budget and productivity monitors. Provides leadership for all aspects of  Cytology including problem solving, human resources, skills for technical  problem solving, human relations, delegation of duties and workload management. Provides a communication link between the technical staff, pathologists, entity  peers and vendors. Responsible for the identification and  submission of changes to maintain the information and in the LIS and the use of  diverse information systems required for operation of Cytology. Maintains knowledge of computer software applications and uses computer applications competently as related to the  specific task required for each assigned job responsibility.

·       Microscopic examination of prepared routine Gyn and Non-Gyn cytology for detection, identification, and documentation of evidence or absence of cancer cells or its precursors and/or any other condition pathological, or not, requiring documentation.

·       Specimen Processing. This includes all phases of Gyn and Non-Gyn processing from initial accessioning, computer order entry, raw specimen to slide processing, staining, cover slipping and reflex testing specimen preparation. All steps in processing must include specimen/patient identification integrity.   Stain/Equipment maintenance. This includes monitoring, replenishing, or replacing stains and reagents as needed to obtain an optimal stain on the slides. The equipment must be monitored on a regular basis and any faulty equipment must be reported immediately so that measures can be taken to make repairs to reduce any delays in processing.

·       Assists in obtaining fine needle aspiration biopsies and preparing and staining slides for rapid assessment by the pathologist. Job description includes final processing of any needle aspirates whether providing assistance and screening of the case before giving the case to the pathologist for final reporting. In addition, this job requires communicating with the physician’s office staff, the hospital admissions’ staff, radiology, endoscopy department staff, and other staff members outside of this department. This job requires good communication and documentation skills.

 

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